rexbarot is an experienced StopMotion animator based in Ireland. He has worked as a consultant for a number of stop motion animation software developers and wire frame armature manufacturers. currently writing more and more for iKITMovie.com
When animation is used for films or movies, each frame is produced on an individual basis. Frames can be produced using computers or photographs of images that are either drawn or painted. Frames can also be generated by altering a model unit in small ways and using a special camera to take pictures of the results.
Though the work of producing animated movies and cartoons can be intense and laborious, computer animation can make the process much faster. Computer technology is steadily improving, and professionals are able to create life-like characters using computers and special animation software. However, skilled animators are still necessary for producing quality animations. After all, computers are not yet capable of making artistic choices and bringing real passion to simple images.
To create a stop motion animation, you need a webcam or a basic digital camera (preferably mounted on a tripod for stability) and any video editing software (like Windows Movie Maker, Adobe Premiere Pro, Apple iMovie, etc)
Instructions
Step1 : Open your iKITMovie program (making sure your webcam is connected and working)
Step2 : Choose your preferred resolution for capturing your images. Its best to use 640x480 pixels if your camera can handle it!
Step3 : Lighting is essential - so make sure your desklamp or even better desklamps are on and directed downward on your object that you want to animate.
Step4 : Make sure you turn off your auto White balance feature on your camera and ensure that you focus either manually or digitally (depending on the camera you have). Now start taking snaps moving the object bit by bit for each frame and enjoy.
Bonus Tip: If you like your characters to jump in the stop-motion animation video, attach them to a thin wire and lift the wire a few centimeters in each frame. If the wire is of the same color as the background, it won't be visible in the final movie.
- Related Videos
- Related Articles
- Ask / Related Q&A
- Learn to Create Your Own 3D Animation With These 3D Animation Software
- The Best 3D Animation Software - Review of Popular 3D Computer Animation Programs
- Video Editing Software - MAGIX Movie Edit Pro 15 Review
- Stop Motion Animation Claymation in Education - an Exciting Learning Tool for All Ages!
- Claymation – Better Than Regular Animation
- How to Make an Animation Movie With Ikitmovie
- Career Opportunities in the World of Animation and Multimedia
- Unlimited Anime Videos for Free – are They Worth It?
Network Technologies International Selects Progress DataDirect for Round-the-Clock, High-Performance Data Connectivity
By: Market Wire | 02/12/2009Pioneering Data Replication Product, DRNetTM Benefits From Robust Progress® DataDirect Connect® for JDBCTM Type 4 Functionality and Reliability
A Guide to Locating Free Database Software
By: Matt Gray | 02/12/2009oday, for most company's data to be completely organized, a database management software is required. For businesses to work effectively, proper monitoring, managing, and storage of info is of great significance.
Fix Registry Instructions
By: Lawrence Aidin | 02/12/2009Perhaps your computer drives you crazy right now. You've seen already too many errors. You're amazed of how slow is working right now. From where are these errors coming from?
Long Lead Times and Buffer Inventory Slow Outsourced 2010 Manufacturing
By: Thomas Cutler | 02/12/2009Long Lead Times and Buffer Inventory Slow Outsourced 2010 Manufacturing
Green Initiative at USANA with Help of WCS Leader QC Software
By: Thomas Cutler | 02/12/2009Green Initiative at USANA with Help of WCS Leader QC Software
Total Video Converter (REGISTERED) Full Version
By: Pawan | 02/12/2009Total Solution for your Media Conversion "Convert all video files to AVCHD, psp, iPod, iPhone, swf, flv, DVD, VCD, Xbox360, PS3... !"
Free hot Christmas Collage Layouts
By: collage123 | 02/12/2009Free Christmas gift workshop - Design fabulous photo cards with hot Christmas Collage Layout as Christams gift 2009 for your family and friends. Creative layout will give you good ideas and inspirations for creating fabulous christmas cards!
Uninstall Eblaster - It Is Possible
By: Konstantin Artemev | 02/12/2009Eblaster removal tool from Security Stronghold company can uninstall Eblaster - http://www.eblaster-removal.com/59/uninstall-eblaster-uninstall-eblaster-few-easy-steps/ - from your computer in five minutes.
“Get Schools Animating Initiative 2009" Launched in Ireland - iKITMovie™”
By: General Manager | 22/06/2009 | SoftwareDiarmuid Brennan Managing Director of i-KITSystems Limited with the Irish Minister for Education, Mr Batt O'Keefe at the launch of "Get Schools Animating 2009 Ireland" Initiative
Cognitive Therapy for Troubled Teens
By: General Manager | 18/12/2008 | ParentingCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a psychotherapy based on modifying cognitions, assumptions, beliefs and behaviors, with the aim of influencing disturbed emotions. The general approach, developed out of behavior modification, Cognitive Therapy has become widely used to treat various kinds of behaviors in adolescents including mood disorders and anxiety disorders.
What are Teen Drug Abuse Symptoms?
By: General Manager | 15/12/2008 | ParentingMost parents of teens fear that their child will discover, experiment with, and get hooked on alcohol and/or other mood altering substances. Though they try to be ever-vigilant, many miss signs and symptoms that are fairly obvious to those who have used drugs themselves, and those professionals who work in the drug and alcohol recovery field.
Claymation – Better Than Regular Animation
By: General Manager | 26/11/2008 | MultimediaClaymation or clay animation is probably the best known and most loved form of 3D stop motion animation. With clay animation you are only limited by your own imagination. Clay’s versatility as an animation medium is unparalleled.
How to Make an Animation Movie With Ikitmovie
By: General Manager | 10/11/2008 | SoftwareAnimation is a visual technique that provides the illusion of motion by displaying a collection of images in rapid sequence. This article helps you to make animation movies with webcam / DV Camera.
Effectiveness of Wilderness Therapy Programs
By: General Manager | 04/11/2008 | TeenagersWilderness therapy is a form of adventure therapy that relies on the natural aspects of a primitive outdoor sojourn or wilderness expedition. Wilderness therapy is often used for behavior modification by the families of young people. But the aims and methods of wilderness therapy don't center on behavior modification. Many wilderness therapy programs avoid what they view as manipulations, contrived activities, psychological games, and contrived consequences.
Is Your Teen a High Risk ?
By: General Manager | 03/11/2008 | TeenagersThere are many numbers of parents who are suffering from troubled teen. Whether your teen is overtly rebellious, experimenting with drug use or promiscuous behavior, or has had trouble with the law, troubled teen programs can provide the tools to set your teenager on the right path. There are many organizations they help for teens who are in troubled. But firstly we should know in which troubled is our teen.
Power to the People: Don’t Take the Company’s Word for it
By: General Manager | 10/10/2008 | Gadgets & Gizmosws aggregator that offers the latest reviews of products, price comparison and other & features. The reviews are collected from hundreds of worldwide sources for reviews